COMMUNITY CALENDAR Through Oct. 15
<p>This woman got off the couch. She read the Community Calendar and found out about the pimpkin weigh-in and bear spray exhibition at Murdoch's Saturday. Most of those who didn't read the calendar, stayed on their couches and missed the 651-pound winner and a charging bear.</p>
THURSDAY, OCT. 9
WHAT: Martin Luther lecture
WHEN: 7 p.m.
WHERE: Pastor Seth Nelson will offer a free, three-week course on Martin Luther’s life and work and the reformation movement at 7 p.m. Thursday evenings Oct. 9, 16 and 23. CONTACT: (406) 676-2721.
WHAT: Free movie screening
WHEN: 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: Miracle of America Museum
DETAILS: Red Skies of Montana will be shown based on the 1949 tragic Mann Gulch fire. A short tour of the museum’s smoke jumper-related artifacts collection will precede.
SATURDAY, OCT. 10
WHAT: Free October Friendship Table dinner
WHEN: 5 to 7 p.m.
WHERE: Polson Presbyterian Church, Polson
DETAILS: Dinner is free and open to all
WHAT: Pachyderm Club monthly meeting
WHEN: Noon
WHERE: Polson Rural Fire Hall
SATURDAY, OCT. 11
WHAT: Polson Running will
sponsor a race.
DETAILS: Live Locally Race.
CONTACT: www. polsonrunning.com.
WHAT: SAFE Harbor gala
WHERE: Ronan Community Center
DETAILS: SAFE Harbor hosts a live and silent auction will take place with original artwork, jewelry, quilts, pottery, carving, sculptures and photography. Special baskets are also auctioned that include lodging, movie passes, theater tickets, etc.
CONTACT: (406) 676-9242 or (406) 676-0800.
SUNDAY OCT. 12
WHAT: Native American Film Series: Smoke Signals
WHEN: 1 p.m.
WHERE: Entertainer Cinema, Ronan
DETAILS: Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Smoke Signals is a classic comedy featuring Thomas and Victor who leave home on an unforgettable journey of fridship and discovery.
MONDAY OCT. 13
WHAT: People’s Center’s annual Dry Meat Social
WHEN: 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
WHERE: People’s Center’s
DETAILS: Hunters are invited to bring their game to slice and dry the meat on the outside rack here. The public is invited to participate, learn and share. Lunch will be available for participants.
CONTACT: Marie at 675-0160.
WHAT: Polson School Board meets
WHEN: 5:30 p.m.
WHERE: District Office 111 4th Ave. E. at 5:30 pm.
WHAT: Thyme for Herbs meeting
WHEN: 7 p.m.
WHERE: Polson Library
DETAILS: Topic covers “what we need to be well.” For more information call 406-319-2446.
SUNDAY OCT. 19
WHAT: Native American Film Series: Dakota 38
WHEN: 1 p.m.
WHERE: Entertainer Cinema, Ronan
DETAILS: Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Dakota 38 showcases a group of riders who re-trace the 330-mile route from Lower Brule, SD to Mankato, MN on the anniversary of the largest mass execution in U.S. history.
FRIDAY OCT. 24
WHAT: Becky Cooper Benefit
WHEN: 5 to 8 p.m.
WHERE: Polson VFW
DETAILS: Benefit Dinner and silent auction for Becky Cooper who is a two-time cancer victim.
CONTACT: 270-1965
SUNDAY OCT. 25
WHAT: Native American Film Series: Winter in the Blood
WHEN: 1 p.m.
WHERE: Entertainer Cinema, Ronan
DETAILS: Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Winter in the Blood is a tale of a modern-day man’s vision quest, who ultimately recovers his true identity.